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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.58, 450.46 and 156.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.58, 450.46 and 156.40 is: 234.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.58 : 450.46 = 156.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.58/450.46 = 156.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.58x = 450.46 × 156.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.58x = 70,451.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,451.94/300.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.39

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